Virtual Friendships: Why Do Young People Make Friends Online? - Ineqe Safeguarding Group

For this year's International Friendship Day, we look at why young people are making friends online, what the risks are and provide top tips for you to follow to help keep the young people in your life safer

Virtual Friendships: Why Do Young People Make Friends Online? - Ineqe Safeguarding Group

Virtual Friendships: Why Do Young People Make Friends Online? - Ineqe Safeguarding Group

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Virtual Friendships: Why Do Young People Make Friends Online? - Ineqe Safeguarding Group

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